GLOBAL IMAGING BRIEF
Why it matters
Analysis: Color controls and high-frame-rate autofocus may help mixed-camera productions, but crews should test matching, monitoring and focus behavior on the exact camera and firmware version after release.
Canon Details December 17 Firmware Plan for Four Cinema EOS Cameras
In a Nov. 4 announcement, Canon scheduled free firmware for the EOS C400, C80, C50 and R5 C for Dec. 17, 2026. The planned Multi Matrix controls would let C400, C80 and C50 users adjust hue and saturation across selectable 16- or 32-axis color regions. C400/C80 autofocus support would expand to 72, 75, 90 and 96 fps slow/fast recording modes. Features differ by camera; the firmware is not yet available.
Original source
Original source: Canon and Canon Marketing Japan announcement dated Nov. 4. Dec. 17 is the stated future release date; availability and features should be confirmed on the official support page.